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Peninsula Pines Apartments
842-858 Antoinette LnSouth San Francisco, CA 94080
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown South San Francisco Neighborhood of South San Francisco, CA from $1,800 (12 Rentals)
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Clubview Apartment Homes
849 W Orange AveSouth San Francisco, CA 94080
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Village at the Crossing 55+ Senior Community
1101 National AveSan Bruno, CA 94066
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Gatewood Village
500 King DrDaly City, CA 94015
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Evergreen Ridge Apartments
3815 Susan DrSan Bruno, CA 94066
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Skycrest Apartments
750-754 Glenview DrSan Bruno, CA 94066
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Pacific Bay Vistas Apartments
2 Pacific Bay CirSan Bruno, CA 94066
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Downtown South San Francisco, South San Francisco, CA Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown South San Francisco?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown South San Francisco Studio Apartments | $2,926 | $1,885 | $5,441 |
| Downtown South San Francisco 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,586 | $2,135 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown South San Francisco 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,390 | $2,737 | $9,875 |
| Downtown South San Francisco 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,006 | $3,600 | $5,501 |
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Cheapest Available Downtown South San Francisco Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown South San Francisco area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Peninsula Pines Apartments priced from $1,885. Village at the Crossing 55+ Senior Community has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,135. Here are the most affordable Downtown South San Francisco apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peninsula Pines Apartments | The Beach Pine | Studio,1BA | $1,885 |
| Village at the Crossing 55+ Senior Community | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,135 |
| Gatewood Village | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,170 |
| Evergreen Ridge Apartments | 690 | 1BR,1BA | $2,295 |
| 303 Pine Ave | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,450 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown South San Francisco, CA
As of May 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown South San Francisco area is the $3.27 price per square foot 2x2 Model at Clubview Apartment Homes in the in the Pacific Heights neighborhood starting from $3,595. The second greatest value Downtown South San Francisco apartment is the Gateway Model at Nine88 Apartments starting at $4,537 with a $4.49 price per square foot in the Pacific Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown South San Francisco apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clubview Apartment Homes | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $3.27 |
| Nine88 Apartments | Gateway | 2BR,2BA | $4.49 |
| 409 Orange Ave, Unit Charming Unit with Views | 409 Orange Ave | 2BR,1BA | $4.22 |
| Acappella | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $3.63 |
| Altitude Apartments | A2_Phase II | 1BR,1BA | $4.46 |
| 303 Pine Ave | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.42 |
| Evergreen Ridge Apartments | 690 | 1BR,1BA | $3.33 |
| Avalon San Bruno | 635 | 1BR,1BA | $4.81 |
| Village at the Crossing 55+ Senior Community | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.38 |
| Gatewood Village | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.91 |
Getting Around the Downtown South San Francisco Neighborhood in South San Francisco, CA
Walk Score®
88 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
65 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
1 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown South San Francisco Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown South San Francisco Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown South San Francisco Apartment is $2,135 at Village at the Crossing 55+ Senior Community.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown South San Francisco Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown South San Francisco is starting from $2,737 at Village at the Crossing 55+ Senior Community.
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